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Squid and zebrafish cells inspire camouflaging smart materials

Squid and zebrafish cells inspire camouflaging smart materials | Science News | Scoop.it
From phys.org - May 2, 2012 11:46 AM

Researchers from the University of Bristol have created artificial muscles that can be transformed at the flick of a switch to mimic the remarkable camouflaging abilities of organisms such as squid and zebrafish.


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Cuttlefish Use Humanlike Vision to Choose Camouflage

Cuttlefish Use Humanlike Vision to Choose Camouflage | Science News | Scoop.it
From news.yahoo.com - February 15, 2012 3:22 AM
Here's a tongue-twister for you: Crafty cuttlefish can complete contours to carefully choose camouflage.
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HowStuffWorks "How Animal Camouflage Works"

HowStuffWorks "How Animal Camouflage Works" | Science News | Scoop.it
From science.howstuffworks.com - February 17, 2012 10:53 AM
Natural camouflage is an amazing thing - it increases an animal's chances of survival by tricking predators. Learn all about animal camouflage.
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